Pocono Speedway

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What you will find in the Pocono's -- specifically at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania is thundering loud NASCAR racing at it's best. This track is a favorite for many, and for very good reason -- it is wicked fun to watch a race there. Pocono Raceway also has claim to the only triangle track in NASCAR racing, with each of the three turns modeled turns at three different tracks. Pocono Raceway is also known to have one of the most accessible pit areas for getting autographs from your favorite drivers.

Pocono Speedway Video 

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Pocono Raceway Track Info

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A Brief History Of Pocono Speedway 

Pocono Speedway From Wikipedia

Pocono Raceway (formerly Pocono International Raceway) also known as the Tricky Triangle or the Bermuda Triangle is a superspeedway located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania at Long Pond. It is the site of two annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races held just weeks apart in June and August.

Pocono is one of a very few NASCAR tracks not owned by either Speedway Motorsports, Inc. or International Speedway Corporation, the dominant track owners in NASCAR. It is owned by the Mattioli family, which also owns South Boston Speedway in South Boston, Virginia. The truck series will begin racing at Pocono in the 2010 season. 2010 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Schedule Released

Outside of the NASCAR races, Pocono is used throughout the year by Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and motorcycle clubs as well as racing schools. The triangular oval also has three separate infield sections of racetrack - North Course, East Course and South Course. Each of these infield sections use a separate portion of the tri-oval to complete the track. During regular non-race weekends, multiple clubs can use the track by running on different infield sections. Also some of the infield sections can be run in either direction, or multiple infield sections can be put together - such as running the North Course and the South Course and using the tri-oval to connect the two.

Pocono Raceway Track Map 

Pocono Raceway Links On The Internet 

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Pocono Raceway Aerial Photograph 

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Pocono Speedway Photos 

Cool Pictures Of This Beauty In The Mountains

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Pocono Speedway 2008 NASCAR Schedule 

  • 06/08/08 ~~

    Pocono 500 ~~

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  • 08/03/08 ~~

    Pennsylvania 500 ~~

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Where Is Long Pond, Pennsylvania? 

How do I get there if I'm driving to Pocono Speedway?

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Scranton Regional is the closest airport, but New York City or Philadelphia might also be alternatives for you.

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What Is Long Pond All About? 

Some hometown stat's on the home of the Pocono Raceway.

The population of 18334 is 2,917.

That's #16101 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

80% of the population is white, which is 5 points more than the national average.

The average household income in 18334 is $47,554, which is $17,856 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $113,100. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 44% from the typical value.

Men make up 47% of the population, and the typical age in this part of PA is 35.9.

Stats about: Long Pond, PA

Population: 2,917
Number of Households: 1,531
Average House Value: $113,100
Average Income per Household: $47,554
Elevation: 413 ft

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What's The Weather Like In Long Pond, PA? 

Current weather conditions in Long Pond, PA (18334)

Local Pollen Reports

21°F (Feels like 8°F)

Last update: 12/16/09 5:53 AM EST

Humidity: 69%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 14°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.13in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 15mph From: Airport Conditions
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Today


Mostly Cloudy
High: 29°F
Low: 17°F
Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sunset: 4:34 PM

Thursday
Dec 17 


Few Snow Showers
High: 26°F
Low: 13°F
Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sunset: 4:35 PM

Friday
Dec 18 


Mostly Sunny
High: 30°F
Low: 17°F
Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Sunset: 4:35 PM

Saturday
Dec 19 


Partly Cloudy
High: 29°F
Low: 18°F
Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sunset: 4:35 PM

Full NASCAR Sprint Cup 2008 Schedule 

  • 2/09/08 ~~ Budweiser Shootout ~~ Daytona International Speedway
  • 2/14/08 ~~ Gatorade Duel 1 & 2 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
  • 2/17/08 ~~ Daytona 500 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
  • 2/24/08 ~~ Auto Club 500 ~~ California Speedway
  • 3/02/08 ~~ UAW Dodge 400 ~~ Las Vegas Motor Speedway
  • 3/09/08 ~~ Kobalt Tools 500 ~~ Atlanta Motor Speedway
  • 3/16/08 ~~ Food City 500 ~~ Bristol Motor Speedway
  • 3/30/08 ~~ Goody's Cool Orange 500 ~~ Martinsville Speedway
  • 4/06/08 ~~ Samsung 500 ~~ Texas Motor Speedway
  • 4/12/08 ~~ Subway Fresh 500 ~~ Phoenix International Raceway
  • 4/27/08 ~~ Aarons' 499 ~~ Talladega Superspeedway
  • 5/03/08 ~~ Crown Royal 400 ~~ Richmond International Speedway
  • 5/10/08 ~~ Dodge Challenger 500 ~~ Darlington Raceway
  • 5/17/08 ~~ Sprint All-Star Challenge ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
  • 5/25/08 ~~ Coca Cola 600 ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
  • 6/01/08 ~~ Autism Speaks 400 ~~ Dover Downs International Speedway
  • 6/08/08 ~~ Pocono 500 ~~ Pocono Raceway
  • 6/15/08 ~~ Citizens Bank 400 ~~ Michigan International Speedway
  • 6/22/08 ~~ Toyota/Save Mart 350 ~~ Infineon Raceway
  • 6/29/08 ~~ Lenox Industrial Tools 300 ~~ New Hampshire International Speedway
  • 7/05/08 ~~ Pepsi 400 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
  • 7/12/08 ~~ USG Sheetrock 400 ~~ Chicagoland Speedway
  • 7/27/08 ~~ Allstate 400 at the Brickyard ~~ Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  • 8/03/08 ~~ Pennsylvania 500 ~~ Pocono Raceway
  • 8/10/08 ~~ Centurion Boats at The Glen ~~ Watkins Glen International
  • 8/17/08 ~~ 3M Performance 400 ~~ Michigan International Speedway
  • 8/23/08 ~~ Sharpie 500 ~~ Bristol Motor Speedway
  • 8/31/08 ~~ Sharp Aquos 500 ~~ California Speedway
  • 9/06/08 ~~ Chevrolet Rock & Roll 400 ~~ Richmond International Speedway
  • 9/14/08 ~~ Sylvania 300 ~~ New Hampshire International Speedway
  • 9/21/08 ~~ Dover 400 ~~ Dover International Speedway
  • 9/28/08 ~~ Kansas 400 ~~ Kansas Speedway
  • 10/05/08 ~~ UAW-Ford 500 ~~ Talladega Superspeedway
  • 10/11/08 ~~ Bank of America 500 ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
  • 10/19/08 ~~ Subway 500 ~~ Martinsville Speedway
  • 10/26/08 ~~ Pep Boys Auto 500 ~~ Atlanta Motor Speedway
  • 11/02/08 ~~ Dickies 500 ~~ Texas Motor Speedway
  • 11/09/08 ~~ Checker Auto Parts 500 ~~ Phoenix International Raceway
  • 11/16/08 ~~ Ford 400 ~~ Homestead-Miami Speedway

Fan Notes For Pocono Speedway 

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